Young-Williams Animal Center has named Nichole Boudreau as director of shelter operations and Tammie J. Shaver as director of finance. “Because of the unique nature of our business, it is important that we have employees who are not only well-qualified but also passionate about the work that we do,” says Janet Testerman, CEO for Young-Williams Animal Center. “Nichole and Tammie … Read More
We need a new x-ray machine! A very generous donor has offered to match your gifts up to $23,000 to help us upgrade our 23-year-old machine! Having digital x-ray will give our veterinarians faster, clearer images to better care for injured animals. A new machine will also enable immediate record transfers between us and local vets. Please share to help … Read More
Knoxville nonprofit works to end pet overpopulation Young-Williams Animal Center’s Spay/Neuter Solutions has surpassed 60,000 surgeries, a milestone that comes less than nine years after the animal shelter launched the initiative and its mobile Spay Shuttle. “This is a huge milestone for us,” says Dr. Lisa Chassy, Young-Williams Animal Center director of Spay/Neuter Solutions. “Our team works diligently … Read More
Warmer weather may still be months away, but Young-Williams Animal Center Spay/Neuter Solutions wants you to “Beat the Heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is when they receive the largest influx numbers of unwanted … Read More
Animal welfare agencies partner to increase adoptions Young-Williams Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Blount County Animal Center, are partnering for a “Home for the Holidays” adoption special, sponsored by Grayson Subaru. From Dec. 21-23, all pets at both Young-Williams Animal Center locations, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Blount County Animal Center, will … Read More
Young-Williams has a Secret Santa who is matching dollar-for -dollar up to $10,000 to support the care and adoptions of homeless animals at our shelter. Will you help us reach our goal during this holiday season? Donate here to the Secret Santa campaign, in person, or by mailing a check with the memo, Secret Santa.
Adoption fees reduced for three-day weekend Dec 2-4 Young-Williams Animal Center will join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Subaru of America, Inc. for the annual year-end Subaru Share the Love event and celebration, which kicked off Nov 17, 2016, through Jan 3, 2017. As part of this national effort, Young-Williams Animal Center … Read More
Fees reduced to $25 a pet to promote forever homes for the holidays Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating “Black Friday” with an adoption special to help shelter pets find their forever homes for the holidays. On Friday, Nov. 25, adoption fees for dogs and cats older than 6 months will be reduced to only $25 each. The special adoption prices … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Petco Foundation based on the shelter’s lifesaving work and positive impact on the animal rescue community. Representatives from Young-Williams Animal Center and the Petco Foundation celebrated the grant during a check presentation on Nov. 21. The organization plans to use the funds to grow its cat … Read More
